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5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History

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Having one Nobel Prize winner in the family is a huge accomplishment. But the extended Curie family had five winners - and one was even awarded twice. How did they get so smart?

How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?

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C programming can create a formula for a computer to generate a random number, but there are other ways to. Check out this explanation and diagram.

How Do Scientists Determine the Age of Dinosaur Bones?

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Every time a new fossil is found, one of the first things scientists determine is how old that fossil really is. But how do they determine it, and how can they be completely accurate?

Can You Pass a Basic Chemistry Test?

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Do you know the periodic table from Argon to Zirconium? Test your chemistry knowledge with this basic quiz! It'll be a gas!

The Radium Girls' Dark Story Still Glows With Death and Deceit

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The sad story of the Radium Girls is one that details how human strength can overcome corporate greed, even in the most dire of circumstances.

Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow

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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.

How Nuclear Fusion Reactors Work

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Fusion reactors will use abundant sources of fuel, will not leak radiation above normal background levels, and will produce less radioactive waste than current fission reactors. Learn about this promising power source.

How Gas Lanterns Work

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Whether you're out camping or in the midst of a power outage, gas lanterns are handy devices. Did you know they're radioactive? Find out how these lanterns produce light.

Nuclear Power Pictures

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Nuclear power pictures show some of the major aspects of nuclear power production. Check out these nuclear power pictures.

How Is Helium Made?

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Helium is the second lightest element on the Periodic Table. How is helium created?

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